252 Oberholser A New Melospiza from California. 



Measurements of type. Wing, 66; tail 66; exposed culmen, 12.2; 

 tarsus, 22.7 mm. 



Geographical distribution. Eastern California, south to Owen Valley; 

 western Nevada; and central southern Oregon. 



This new race differs from Melospiza melodia fallax Baird ( = Melospiza 

 melodia montana Henshaw) in its darker upper parts, more blackish 

 brown streaks of under surface, heavier bill, and shorter wing. 



